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SCHOLASTIC

ESPORTS 101

What Parents and Families Should Know

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About Me

  • 14 years in Education K12
    • Elementary Education Teacher
    • Instructional Technology Specialist
    • District Coordinator of Innovation
    • Doctoral Student for ISDT
  • Education Strategist for SHI
    • Curriculum
    • Professional Development
    • Arena/Space Design
    • STEM

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About Me

  • 14 years in Education K12
    • Elementary Education Teacher
    • Instructional Technology Specialist
    • District Coordinator of Innovation
    • Doctoral Student for ISDT
  • Education Strategist for SHI
    • Curriculum
    • Professional Development
    • Arena/Space Design
    • STEM

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QUESTIONS FROM

ADULTS

WHY

ESPORTS!?

WHY

$$$

GAMES!?

WHAT

JOBS

CAREERS!?

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Honor the Importance of Play

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”

Fred Rogers

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Redefine Athletic Culture

Increase Career &

Collegiate Scholarship Pathways

Diversify Opportunities for Student Participation

What have I done to play well and be well before PLAY!?

Promote Positive, Mental and Physical Health

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Professional Esports

  • Competition +Gaming
    • Most commonly, esports take the form of organized multiplayer online video game competitions.
  • Massive and rapidly growing industry
  • Live broadcast w/ commentary
  • Awards + Prize money to competitors
  • Rivals traditional American sports, especially in viewership

Scholastic Esports

  • Student Engagement �(e.g. truancy, chronic absenteeism or content connection)
  • School Affiliation
  • Language & Literacy Skill Development
  • Curriculum Integration
  • Relevance

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More than games

�Within K12

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STUDENT LEADERS

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Opportunities

List of Colleges/Universities Scholarships

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�����There’s no job in gaming� and esports…..REALLY!!?

bit.ly/1gamejobs

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What did you notice in the tournament today?

STEM Connections and Opportunities

    • Streaming
    • Digital Design
    • Media Production

Pathways

    • K12 to Higher Education Connection
    • University Connection
    • Connection to Non Profit Organization

Student Participation & Facilitation

    • Diversity
    • Communication
    • Collaboration
    • Creativity
    • Critical Thinking [Skills]

STUDENT LED ….

STUDENT DRIVEN

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Elementary

Middle School

High School

What are some games played in esports

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What the typical ratings on

Scholastic Esports Games

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Chris Aviles

@TechedupTeacher

President

Regina Schaffer

@ReginaSchaffer

Vice President

Organization has a strong focus on program implementation, structure & team building with a blend of SEL.

@GSEsportsorg

gseports.org